MORRISON CO., Minn. (FOX 9) - A Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been charged with sexual assault after a night out for dinner and drinks after annual training turned into him being described as "all over the place" following the assault of a use of force instructor.

State Trooper charged with assault

What we know:

Jacob Nathaniel Christopherson, 30, is charged with fifth-degree criminal sexual assault after the Morrison County Sheriff's Office received a report regarding a criminal sexual conduct complaint that occurred between troopers while they were conducting training at Camp Ripley.

According to charges, Minnesota State Patrol Captain Eric Barthel reported that on Aug. 13, 2025, a fellow trooper and use of force instructor reported that following annual recertification trai

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